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Ever felt like this? It’s an avalanche! How can I prioritize opportunities? – What will have the most payoff? – What is most realistic? – Which ones can I control and influence? How can I do that? Drowning in paper; how to prioritize?

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Stay Focused on Mission While Climbing the Mountain It’s all about her --

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So what’s next? We have a strategic plan and a fundraising plan, but how do we get funders to put us at the top of their lists? How do we get noticed? – Make a public relations plan Cultivate relationships with funders Concentrate on stewardship Show gratitude Collaborate!!!

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Cultivate Relationships with Funders Introduce Keep in touch—but not too much Get all the positive publicity possible—small and large avenues Do good deeds

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Concentrate on Stewardship Spend grant funds wisely and as agreed upon Gather, keep and use data Report fully and on time Send updates beyond requirements Send copies of all publicity documents Invite funders to visit and witness grant- funded activities

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Show Appreciation Say thank you immediately Send periodic notes during course of project Have people who benefitted write a thank you note to funder Let funder know what was accomplished that could not have happened without their gift

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Collaborate Find organizations that: – Offer similar services – Offer complementary services – Serve same or similar clientele – Need funding – Are willing to share funding – Have a collaborative spirit – Are capable of--and willing to do--their fair share of the work – You would be proud to have as partners